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The best part of the whole process is that after the first phase when you are still trying to figure out which are your strengths and weaknesses and how to play with them the selection of the STAR stories and then their development not only empower you in the competitive environment of MBA applications, but also soften the phase of writing the essays, which usually is most difficult part of the journey, but for me, thanks to Ellin's work, in fact, was a moment of express the result of the self-learning journey they put me through. When Ellin is digging into your past and trying to understand you better, she is not just looking for good stories, but she is trying to show you how special you are and how proud you should be about that. First, Ellin’s methodology is very good. Her approach is not judgmental, so it gave me confidence to pick the right stories and the correct guidance when tackling them. She taught me to navigate the process in the best way possible by highlighting my strengths and embracing my weaknesses in a very positive way. In addition, Ellin is very fast in solving doubts on both small and big issues. Finally, Ellin herself was a point of stability for me during the process. She never gave up on me, even when I could not achieve a high score on the GMAT or when I was fired, she calmed me and helped me navigate the challenging scenario. I would 100% recommend Ellin Lolis. She is the best one on the market by far. I was not only accepted into the school I wanted, but also made it to other schools that even offered me scholarships. Besides the main goal of getting accepted in an MBA program, working with Ellin’s methodology is an invitation to a deep self-learning journey that will positively impact your self-esteem, a huge asset for a professional trying to break into an international career.

I loved the guidance that was provided for me to show my best self. The process made me reflect a lot about where I've come from and how that fits with my goals of pursuing an MBA. Ellin helped me figure out which colleges to apply how to express best who I am and what I've achieved. I truly believe that the process of applying for an MBA is very introspective, but having someone with experience to understand you and guide you is paramount to being successful. Ellin is a very good listener; she asked very relevant questions and is very detail-oriented, which, for me, are characteristics that are very important in this specific process.

Her personalized approach and support. I was approved in three schools of choice, from which I could choose! It included my top choices, which was a better outcome than I expected. Yes, I do recommend working with Ellin Lolis, mainly because Ellin and her team have made the difference in consolidating a compelling story, and making sure I was highlighting myself the best way I can in order to be admitted.

Without her, I can't even say what it would have been like. I had support with organization, strategy, and I felt like I was not alone throughout the process. I’d recommend Ellin 100% for everybody! She gave me confidence during my journey, and because I know that with this guidance, I delivered the best version of myself

The complete assistance provided by Ellin was essential for me to receive the offer from my top 1 business school and a very significant scholarship. Ellin's work is 100% personalized, from the design of your personal brand, assistance with the design of the candidate's individual narrative in essays, CV, mock interviews, to the moment of scholarship negotiation. Through meticulous work on building my personal brand, Ellin and I were able to highlight the strengths of my story and insert them in the best possible way in the essays to enhance my profile in the eyes of my target schools. Ellin's availability at all times throughout the process was also essential for me to feel safe and at ease with the service provided! I'm feeling very accomplished about being accepted into my dream school, Columbia Business School, with a $100K scholarship! And, of course, I am very excited to embark on the MBA journey in NYC, to have access to a higher education that will certainly enable my career transition.

Ellin excels at preparing candidates for mock interviews. I am confident in stating that her expertise closely mirrors the challenges one is likely to encounter in an actual interview. Working with Ellin to prepare for the interviews was definitely a pillar in the process. First, the time and depth that Ellin spent in preparing herself for the mock is impressive, and really helps to mirror the real interview. Second, her feedback is killer, and really pushes you to go further in your preparation process. I am confident to say that her mock interview got me into HBS. Collaborating with Ellin to prepare for interviews was undeniably a pillar in the application process. First, the time and depth Ellin invested in her preparation for the mock interview were impressive, providing a highly accurate reflection of a real interview experience. Second, her feedback is invaluable and truly motivates you to delve deeper into your preparation. I can confidently affirm that her mock interview played a pivotal role in my acceptance to HBS. I truly recommend partnering with Ellin during the application process. The level of professionalism and expertise you will experience is invaluable and will definitely enhance your chances of getting in.

Ellin is highly professional, diligent, and effective. As an older candidate applying in my mid-30s to M7 schools, Ellin helped me leverage the stronger parts of my profile and address the weaker ones. Definitely, yes. I was offered admission to my top-choice MBA program.

Availability to help with every aspect of the application process. The biggest help for me was to organize my thoughts, my self-perception to identify strengths and weaknesses, and to sort out my career goals based on my history and all the self-reflection that the consulting helped me direct, with insightful questions. Working with Ellin was a very important part of the process, because all of the know-how and directions they have. She helped me understand the process and its goals, and prepare myself in the most effective and productive way.

Ellin Lolis was amazing! Ellin was expert in organizing my ideas and telling the story in a clear way. It helped me to understand better my story, my career path and my long-term goals. I learned how to tell my story in an engaging way. Additionally, I learned how to have a successful interview using methods to tell my accomplishments. Ellin Lolis provides an outstanding service from the beginning. They are involved in everything, and they seek to understand you better to identify the key parts of your story, which is great and essential to write a unique essay.

Ellin makes the application process seem easy because we have access to a board with every step we need to complete along the way. During our meetings, we feel free to reflect on our experiences while she provides very insightful suggestions on how to make the best use of our stories. We also get tons of resources to help us prepare for the interviews--there wasn't one single question asked in my interviews that I had not prepared an answer to. I am truly grateful to have had the chance to work with her and her team, and I would absolutely recommend her! The support received is unmatched, and Ellin also has connections with AdComs, so she knows really well the nuances of each MBA program. I'm excited to join Tuck's close-knit community, pivot into a new industry, and make new friends for life.